Round 13 – Sydney v Melbourne: The weather gods and Craig Joubert have their say

Jan Courtin prepares for the Swans game against Melbourne with a replay of the Rugby International and her hopes for a percentage boost made difficult by the weather.

Round 12 – Greater Western Sydney v Sydney: Boos and Cheers either side of a $100,000 kick win the battle

Jan Courtin has been reminded in the Swans loss to GWS that any team can beat any other team on any given day.

Round 12 – Greater Western Sydney v Sydney: Coming of Age

Ian Latham considers Spotless Stadium one of the best venues to watch footy and not just because of the pepper steak pie.

Round 12 – Greater Western Sydney v Sydney: Little brother lands one to the ribs

Craig Dodson understands family dynamics, little brother takes a beating and delights in dishing it back until the next contest, a bit like his Swannies against GWS.

Round 11 – Gold Coast v Sydney: Life Balance – Family and Footy

Suns kicked with the tide as Swans skills shone, or that’s what Keiran Croker witnessed while keeping tabs with family and footy.

Round 11 – Gold Coast v Sydney: A Wet, Wild, Windy, Wicked Weekend

Jan Courtin braved a cold, a miserable plane journey and torrential rain to cheer cheer the red and the white in what can best be described as Gold Coast’s slush pit.

Buddy

Watching the Hawthorn v Sydney clash on a winter’s Friday, there is only one word for 15 year-old Paddy Grindlay: Buddy.

A lot of love for Buddy

When Lance ‘Buddy’ Franklin stepped away from footy last season due to an ongoing mental health condition, fans across the country wondered if we would ever see him in full flight again. Nick says we need not have worried.

Round 9 – Hawthorn v Sydney: Priceless

Joe Moore has done the numbers and Swans number 23 keeps returning value especially in a priceless display against the Hawks.

Round 9 – Hawthorn v Sydney: Yes Bloods – what a win! And a trip down memory lane.

Jan Courtin returned to Melbourne to watch her Swans against Richmond and Hawthorn, a journey that included a win and a loss and a trip down memory lane.

Round 8 – Richmond v Sydney: The key is steady breathing

Richmond’s win against Sydney was not only music to the ear for Sarah but a night where Jack provided a timely inspiration.

Round 8 – Richmond v Sydney: One that got away

A wicked bounce, a chip over the top and the ball is with Richmond’s Lloyd as the final siren sounds, the game that got away from Sydney writes Keiran Croker

Round 8 – Richmond v Sydney: Why do we play so badly against the yellow and black?

There are two things you should never challenge Jan Courtin with, spreadsheets and her Swans.

Round 8 – Richmond v Sydney: Seagulls, omens and the eleven hot dog thermos

Cheryl Critchley kept the faith when others had lost theirs … and was finally rewarded. [I just love the eleven hot dog thermos – Ed]

Round 8 – Richmond v Sydney: Lights will guide you home

Richmond’s after the siren win against Sydney was difficult for Swans fan David however in perspective it was a good night.

Round 7 – Sydney v Essendon: Dynamic Duo

History and entertainment are littered with partnerships that just work, Tom Bally suggests the Swans have added the Buddy and Heeney Show.

Round 7 – Sydney v Essendon: Gratitude, Mindfulness and Empathy on a Saturday arvo at the Footy

Jan Courtin questions her empathy to Swans’ opposition on game day while mindful they should kick at least 20 goals against this Bombers team.

Round 6 – Brisbane v Sydney: My Heart is still racing, or is that because I am “old”? Those under 70’s: when it happens, just get used to it!

Jan journeyed to Brisbane where she encountered the old age order but thankfully her youthfulness ensured she survived the Swans’ heart stopping game at the Gabba.

Round 5 – Sydney v West Coast: SuperTed Returns

Sydney’s win against West Coast witnessed the return of SuperTed, Sam claims the goal of the year has already been decided.

Round 5 – Sydney v West Coast: Oh Jetts, that’s proof that you still love us!

Jan Courtin observed her Swans dominate West Coast at the SCG with Teddy flying high and Jetts proving the love remains.